Episode 14: Fall of the Jedi

Hubris & Other Fatal Flaws

Part 1 of our Mini-Series: “The Force & The Final Frontier” (non-consecutive episodes)

Warning this episode contains spoilers for pretty much all of the Star Wars Franchise!

Travel to Naboo and Coruscant via starship as Josh outlines the factors leading to the fall of the Jedi Order throughout the Star Wars Franchise, including movies, television shows, and books. Fun facts include which politician’s name is used almost verbatim in the films and more!

Discussion Includes:

• History & Function of the Jedi Order

• Origins & Conflict with the Sith

• The Jedi and the Galactic Republic

• The Clone Wars

• Nails in the Coffin: Jedi Order and Galactic Republic

• The High Republic Era (Star Wars Books)

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Images:

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Timeline

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Galactic Map

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The Planet Coruscant

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Count Dooku, Nute Gunray, and Haako

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Anti-Jedi Propoganda

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Jedi Temple

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The Jedi High Council

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Republic Senate Building

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Republic Senate Building (Interior)

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Jedi & Clone Army

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Droid Invasion of Naboo

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Obi-Wan at the Cloning Facilities

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Senator Palpatine

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Darth Sidious

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Darth Bane

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A "Force-Eater" or "Nameless"

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